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Meaning of Melvillean | Babel Free

Adjective CEFR B2

Definitions

  1. Associated with the Scottish education reformer Andrew Melville (1545–1622).
  2. In a manner reminiscent of the writings of Herman Melville (1819–1891), especially the character Captain Ahab in Moby-Dick.

Examples

“the Melvillean reforms of the 16th century”
“He had a Melvillean obsession.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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